Considering Sites for Development in Northlew Parish Site Information Pack This pack contains: A Site Information Table This table sets out information about the constraints and opportunities for each site which has been considered in each settlement. A conclusion about each site’s potential for development has been recorded in the following ways: ACCEPTED SITES Sites which are allocated or have planning permission and are deliverable within the next 5 years. POTENTIAL MEDIUM TERM (6‐15 YEARS) SITES Sites with limited constraints and/or constraints which can be overcome but which are not currently in the planning system. The principle of development on these sites is not yet established through an adopted Development Plan or Neighbourhood Plan. POTENTIAL MEDIUM TERM (6‐15 YEARS) SITES – AVAILABILITY UNCONFIRMED Sites with limited constraints and/or constraints which can be overcome but which are not currently in the planning system and their availability is unconfirmed. The principle of development on these sites is not yet established through an adopted Development Plan or Neighbourhood Plan. WINDFALL SITES Sites which are not allocated for development but where the principle of development is established through an approved planning consent or is likely to be granted consent on the basis of existing and emerging policy. REJECTED SITES Sites which have significant constraints which cannot be overcome or are likely to make development unviable and sites which are in unsuitable locations. Site Information Packs July 2016 For all accepted sites, potential medium term sites and windfall sites, an indication of the site’s overall capacity as well as an assessment of its potential has been recorded. Site Capacity – this means how much development could be delivered on the site taking into account physical constraints (e.g. flood zones) but not taking into account policy considerations (i.e. what level of development is appropriate for the settlement) or infrastructure constraints (i.e. what could be realistically and reasonably accommodated in the settlement). Site Potential – this means how much development could be delivered on the site taking into account physical constraints (e.g. flood zones) and policy considerations (i.e. what level of development is appropriate for the settlement) or infrastructure constraints (i.e. what could be realistically and reasonably accommodated in the settlement). Site Maps These maps show all of the sites which have been considered as part of this exercise. They also show all of the sites which are already allocated in adopted plans. Constraint Maps These maps show the different constraints, such as conservation areas, flood zones and the wildlife sites. Map Abbreviations AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AWI Area of Wildlife Interest For more information CWS County Wildlife Site DNP Dartmoor National Park South Hams and West Devon Place Making Team MCZ Mineral Consultation Zone Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE OSWI Other Site of Wildlife Interest Email ‐ [email protected] PROW Public Rights of Way SAC Special Areas of Conservation www.westdevon.gov.uk SPA Special Protection Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest www.facebook.com/westdevonboroughcouncil TPO Tree Preservation Order www.twitter.com/WestDevon_BC UWS Unconfirmed Wildlife Site WHS World Heritage Site Site Information Packs July 2016 Site Reference Site Address Site area Site Information Conclusion Site Capacity Site Potential Years Years (ha) 1-5 6-15 Northlew - General Information Northlew is a small village located in the north of the Borough. It has a good range of local facilities within the village, including a pub, shop and primary school. The designated secondary school is Okehampton College and financial contributions will be required from new development towards additional capacity and secondary transport. Northlew sits within the catchment area for the Northlew Stream. The water quality in this catchment area is being monitored, particularly in relation to shell fisheries and/or levels of phosphorous and nitrates. If any development is proposed, early discussions with the Environment Agency will be required to look at ways to overcome any negative impact. Access There are limited Vehicle access is not shown the site submission form. There appears to be a private strip of land between Kimberlands and the site. Vehicle access is however constraints to technically achievable via Crowden Road but access via Kimberlands is preferred. development subject to There are good pedestrian links between the site and village centre. satisfactory access being Landscape and Ecology achieved. Site is relatively flat and is next to an Unconfirmed Wildlife Site. Land to the north Heritage and Archaeology WD_20_02_14 1 30 30 - 30 of The Meadows No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Flood risk, Water Quality and Drainage No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Contamination and Environmental Health No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Other This is a new site which has been submitted as part of the consultation on the LAA. Access There are limited Access could be achieved via the private parking on the Kimberlands Estate but this would need relocating. Vehicle access is technically achievable via the lane to the constraints to south of the site, but the road becomes very narrow and would need to be widened within the site itself. There are good pedestrian links between the site and village development subject to centre. satisfactory access being Landscape and Ecology achieved. Site is relatively flat and is next to an Unconfirmed Wildlife Site. Heritage and Archaeology Land to the rear No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Flood risk, Water Quality and Drainage WD_20_03_14 1.6 48 30 - 30 of Kimberlands No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Contamination and Environmental Health No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Other This is a new site which has been submitted as part of the consultation on the LAA. A public footpath runs along the northern boundary of the site. Site Reference Site Address Site area Site Information Conclusion Site Capacity Site Potential Years Years (ha) 1-5 6-15 Access There are some The site is landlocked unless access can be achieved via WD_20_03_14. However, both sites are in the same ownership and therefore this site could be considered as a constraints to later phase of development. It is therefore reliant on site WD_20_03_14 being developed first. development Landscape and Ecology particularly in relation to Site is relatively flat and is next to an Unconfirmed Wildlife Site. achieving access. This Heritage and Archaeology site would need to be No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Flood risk, Water Quality and Drainage considered as a second No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. phase to WD_20_03_14 Contamination and Environmental Health and would therefore be Land to west of No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. a longer term WD_20_04_14 0.9 27 25 - - The Meadows Other development option This is a new site which has been submitted as part of the consultation on the LAA. A public footpath runs along the southern boundary of the site. beyond 15 years (therefore not counted as a potential supply in this assessment). Access Due to the significant Vehicle access acceptable in principle. constraints The site is at the southernmost point of the village but is within walking distance of the village centre. identified relating to the Landscape and Ecology use of the site as Site is slightly sloping upwards towards the south and is next to an Unconfirmed Wildlife Site. allotments, the site Heritage and Archaeology is not considered to No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Flood risk, Water Quality and Drainage have potential for No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. development at this ED11 Station WD_20_05_13 0.4 Contamination and Environmental Health time. 00-- Road The site is next to existing employment/industrial uses with possible noise issues. Relevant assessments will be required. Other This site has been allocated in the 2005 Local Plan for employment use. However, the site has not been confirmed as available and has not been pursued for development since its allocation in 2005 other than for use as parish allotments. It is understood that the site is now in use for this purpose. Summary of consultation responses No responses received. Access Due to the constraints Taken from the narrow Crowden Road, although lack of existing entrances would result in the loss of hedgerow and mature trees. The site is entirely rural identified it is not in character, does not adjoin the existing settlement, and extends in an unacceptable linear fashion away from the village. Narrow lanes do not allow for considered suitable to safe walking or cycling route into the village. develop in this Landscape and Ecology location. Unconfirmed wildlife site designation, and adjacent at the northern end to a County Wildlife Site. Land at Northlew Heritage and Archaeology WD_20_06_16 known as 2.3 No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process.